Ryan White HIV/AIDS Clinic

Listen to physicians and staff talk about the patient-centered care they offer at the Ryan White Clinic.

UVA’s federally funded Ryan White HIV/AIDS Clinic, which first opened its doors in 1986 and currently provides care for almost 700 people with HIV from Virginia and 18 other states, offers an array of services, including:

• HIV testing and counseling
• HIV management, including treatment with medications and assessment, measurement and interpretation of CD4 and viral load tests
• Care for women’s health care needs, including prenatal and postpartum care and gynecological care
• Social worker and medical case managers who help patients cope with everyday problems, including help with transportation, housing, food and other community resources
• Educational sessions and substance abuse counseling
• Mental health care

In recent years, the clinic has expanded its patient visit hours, from two days a week to a full Monday-through-Friday schedule. Caregivers work with patients one-on-one, assessing their often-complicated needs and getting them connected to appropriate supportive services. A family-centered program for HIV-positive women focuses on wellness, including healthy eating, exercise, and stress management. The clinic also offers dental care for HIV patients, who are at risk for a variety of oral and dental diseases.